An article in Electronic Environment . 2017/2, is about the fundamental failure mechanisms (capacitive, inductive coupling and frame voltage) that cause EDM (Electric Discharge Machining aka Bearing Currents or Electric Erosion) in bearings. This article expands on the theme and shows why “The Simple Explanation”, The Mathematical Models and the Real World view on EDM differ, both in nature and in practical use. It also adds a couple of new insights that are becoming more and more valid with the widespread use of Frequency Inverters and loads with higher-than-normal capacitance to ground.
